Alexander Holcomb

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Creative Writing: Autofiction, Southern Narratives

Alexander is a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction candidate from Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee, studying journalism and political science. After graduation, he spent the first half of his twenties in tech marketing before teaching American literature abroad. His hobbies include reading, brewing coffee, driving on open roads, and being the best (see: only) vegetarian chef in his family.

Courses Taught

English 201: Reading and Writing about Texts (Spring 2026)

English 101: Composition (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Fall 2026)

Education

George Mason University | MFA Creative Writing (2027)

University of Tennessee | BS Journalism & Media (2018)